Five Points Annex Press Release

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From: Karl Goulet <kgo...@fivepointsarts.org>

Subject: Five Points Annex Press Release

To whom it may concern, 

Attached and listed below is a press release for an upcoming retrospective exhibition of the late artist Ben F. Stahl, who was widely known for his illustrations of ​Anne of Green Gables. 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

What: ​“Nudes, Abstracts, Landscapes!, A new exhibition at the Five Points Annex.

When: ​June 7 - 14, 2025

Where:​ 15 Water Street, Torrington, CT 06790

Contact: Keith Stahl, kfs...@syr.edu

TORRINGTON, CONN. —Five Points Annex Gallery in Torrington will host a free and open-to-the-public retrospective of the award-winning, Connecticut-based illustrator and painter, Ben F. Stahl, from Saturday, June 7, through Saturday, June 14. Perhaps best known for his prolific illustration career, which included the Anne of Green Gables book covers along with numerous jackets and drawings for best-selling novels and children’s books. The Society of Illustrator artist’s nudes, abstracts, and landscapes, which have been exhibited across the east coast, will also be featured in the show. 

The opening reception is on Saturday, June 7, from 5-9 PM

Normal hours of operation will be from 12-5 PM, Sunday through Saturday. 

 

The Annex is located at 15 Water Street, Torrington, Connecticut. 

About the Gallery: The Annex is a community pop-up gallery providing artists, artisans, and community organizations an affordable professional space in which to exhibit. Located adjacent to Five Points Gallery at 15 Water Street, the Annex is managed by Five Points staff and available for rent on a first-come, first-served basis. The Annex has hosted over 1,000 artists since its opening in 2017. https://fivepointsarts.org/five-points-annex/

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Karl Goulet
Gallery Director, Five Points Arts
860-618-7222 | kgo...@fivepointsarts.org
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